The State of Oregon has launched its first Integrated Water Resources Strategy. Adopted by the Water Resources Commission on August 2, 2012, the Strategy provides a blueprint for understanding and meeting Oregon’s water quantity, water quality, and ecosystem needs now and into the future. Using a process that involved extensive public outreach, the Strategy identifies the most critical water‐related challenges facing communities throughout Oregon. It offers recommendations in 13 different issue areas to address these challenges.

The Strategy and its Executive Summary are now available online. Click Here ​

Public Comment Period Extended to March 2 for Off-Project Upper Klamath Basin Groundwater Rules

Additional Open Houses and Public Hearings Scheduled for February 18.Click here for more information.

Department Rulemaking

Click here to view information on current rulemaking activities, including how to submit public comment.

Senate Bill 839 Rules Advisory Committee Meetings

The Oregon Water Resources Department has begun the process for developing the implementation of the Senate Bill 839 grant and loan programs. The rules will establish procedures and requirements for water resources projects to receive funding from the Water Supply Development Account.

Click here to view the public notice for the SB 839 Rules Advisory Committee meeting which will be held every Friday beginning on February 27, 2015.